US20090261451A1 - Circuit protection device including resistor and fuse element - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates, generally, to circuit protection devices. More particularly, it relates to circuit protection devices providing both overcurrent protection and a current limitation in a single device.
- an integral circuit protection device includes a substrate disposed between first and second terminals.
- the substrate is composed of a resistive material.
- a first conductive layer is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal.
- a second conductive layer is disposed on a second surface of the substrate.
- a first electrically insulating layer is disposed on the second conductive layer and substantially covers the second conductive layer.
- the first electrically insulating layer includes an aperture.
- a fuse element is disposed on the first electrically insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the second conductive layer through the aperture and in electrical contact with the second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material.
- a second electrically insulating layer is disposed over the fuse element.
- the resistive material is a negative temperature coefficient material.
- the circuit protection device may provide an electrical resistance of between 5 ⁇ to 200 ⁇ at a temperature of 25° C. and an electrical resistance of between 50 m ⁇ to 2 ⁇ at a temperature of 150° C.
- the circuit protection device may provide a first electrical resistance at a temperature of 25° C. and a second electrical resistance at a temperature of 150° C., wherein the second electrical resistance is between 1% and 10% of the first electrical resistance.
- the NTC material is selected from a metal oxide material.
- the second electrically insulating layer includes an aperture. An electrical connection is provided through the aperture from the fuse to the second terminal.
- a third electrically insulating layer may be disposed on a portion of the substrate opposite the first insulative layer.
- a method of forming an integral circuit protection device includes providing a substrate composed of a resistive material.
- a first conductive layer is applied to a first surface of the substrate.
- a second conductive layer is applied to a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface.
- a first electrically insulating layer is applied on the first conductive layer and substantially covers the first conductive layer.
- the first electrically insulating layer includes an aperture.
- a fuse element is provided on the first electrically insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the first conductive layer through the aperture.
- a second electrically insulating layer is disposed over the fuse element.
- First and second terminals are provided on the ends of the device. The first terminal is in electrical contact with the fuse element and the second terminal is in electrical contact with second conductive layer.
- the method includes forming a third electrically insulating layer over the second conductive layer.
- the method includes providing an aperture in the second electrically insulating layer for electrical connection between the first terminal and the fuse element.
- an integral circuit protection device in another embodiment, includes a negative temperature coefficient material disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact with a first terminal.
- a fuse element is disposed between the resistive material and a second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material.
- An electrically insulating material is disposed around the fuse element between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- an integral circuit protection device in another embodiment, includes first and second terminals.
- a resistive material is disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact with the first terminal.
- a first electrode including a first conductive layer is disposed on a first surface of the resistive material adjacent the first terminal.
- a second electrode including a second conductive layer is disposed on a second surface of the resistive material opposite the first surface.
- a fuse element is disposed between the resistive material and the second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material.
- An electrically insulating material is disposed around the fuse element between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- the device includes a first lead in electrical communication with and extending from the first terminal, and a second lead in electrical communication with and extending from the second terminal.
- the first terminal is disposed at a first end of the device and the second terminal is disposed at a second of the device opposite the first terminal.
- the circuit protection device has a length extending from the first terminal to the second terminal.
- the fuse element has a length extending at least 50% of the length of the circuit protection device.
- the device is generally cylindrical in shape and the fuse element is generally disposed along an axis of the device between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- an integral circuit protection device in another embodiment, includes a generally flat substrate disposed between first and second terminals.
- the substrate is composed of an electrically insulative material.
- a resistive material layer is disposed on the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal.
- a fuse element layer is disposed on the substrate between the resistive material layer and the second terminal. The fuse element layer is in electrical series with the resistive material between the first and second terminals.
- an integral circuit protection device in another embodiment, includes a fuse element disposed between and in electrical contact with first and second end caps.
- An insulative housing is disposed around the fuse element and extends between the first and second end caps.
- a center terminal is disposed on the insulative housing between the first and second end caps.
- a resistive material layer is disposed on the insulative housing between the first end cap and the center terminal and in electrical contact with the first end cap and the center terminal.
- an insulative layer is disposed over the resistive material layer.
- the resistive material layer extends around an exterior surface of the insulative surface to provide a resistive material length greater than a length between the first and cap and the second end cap.
- an integral circuit protection device in another embodiment, includes an electrically insulating substrate disposed between first and second terminals.
- a fuse element is disposed on the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal and electrically insulated from the second terminal.
- a resistive material is disposed over a portion of the fuse element and is electrically insulated from the second terminal.
- An electrode is disposed on the substrate and in electrical communication with the resistive material and the second terminal but electrically insulated from the first terminal.
- An electrically insulating layer is disposed over portions of the electrode, the fuse element, and the resistive material.
- the fuse element is provided as a thin layer disposed on a surface of the substrate.
- the resistive material is provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the fuse element and substrate.
- the electrode is provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the resistive material, such that the resistive material is substantially disposed between the electrode and the fuse element.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIGS. 2 to 6 are top views of successive stages in the production of the circuit protection device of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 2A to 6A are cross-sectional views along lines 2 A- 2 A to 6 A- 6 A of FIGS. 2 to 6 , respectively.
- FIGS. 2B to 6B are cross-sectional views along lines 2 B- 2 B to 6 B- 6 B of FIGS. 2 to 6 , respectively.
- FIG. 7 is sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 10 is a top view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 11 is a partially exploded isometric view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 12 is a partially exploded isometric view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 13 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- FIG. 14 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device.
- the present disclosure provides an integral circuit protection device with a resistor and a fuse element in electrical series in a single device.
- the circuit protection devices disclosed herein provide alternatives to separate fuses and resistors connected in series, and fusible resistors. Integrating the fuse and resistor or thermistor provides a device with a smaller footprint, lower cost, and better coordination than separate components. In power supply and motor applications, the resistor limits the initial inrush currents during start up of the device, and the fuse element provides over current protection in the event of a component failure. In particular, using a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor initially provides significant electrical resistance to limit inrush current, but after self-heating the resistance drops, allowing normal operation of the load and less waste of electrical energy. Negative temperature coefficient materials have an electrical resistivity that decreases with increasing temperature.
- NTC negative temperature coefficient
- the circuit protection devices disclosed herein provide enhanced performance during overload faults.
- Existing fusible resistors provide resistive elements comprised of high temperature melting materials such as Cromel, which results in excessive temperature rise on extended overload currents. This necessitates physical isolation of the fusible resistor from the circuit board and adjacent components.
- the devices of the present disclosure such as a NTC or low temperature coefficient resistive element in series with a standard fuse element, the integrated device performs the inrush current limiting function and opens the circuit before overheating on an overload or short circuit condition.
- the devices disclosed herein may be used in a variety of applications, such as charging devices (including cell phone chargers), consumer electronic devices (such as computers, monitors, televisions, and the like), telecommunication equipment, and compact fluorescent lamps.
- FIG. 1 shows a circuit protection device 10 .
- the device 10 includes a substrate 12 and terminals 14 , 16 at each end of the substrate. Terminals 14 , 16 facilitate connection of the device 10 to a circuit board (such as by surface mounting) or fuse holder in the equipment being protected.
- the substrate 12 is composed of a resistive material.
- a conductive layer 18 is disposed on a surface 20 the substrate 12 . Conductive layer 18 is preferably not in direct contact with the terminals 14 , 16 .
- Another conductive layer 22 may be disposed on the opposing surface 24 of the substrate 12 .
- Conductive layer 22 is preferably in electrical contact with first terminal 14 but not in direct contact with second terminal 16 .
- Conducting layers 18 , 22 act as electrodes for substrate 12 .
- Typical overall dimensions of the device 10 may range from 1.6 ⁇ 0.8 ⁇ 0.2 mm to 32 ⁇ 16 ⁇ 5 mm.
- the insulating and non-insulating layers may range from 5 to 200 microns.
- An electrically insulating layer 26 is disposed on the conductive layer 18 and substantially covers the conductive layer 18 .
- the electrically insulating layer 26 includes an aperture 28 , to facilitate a conductive path or via.
- a fuse element 32 is disposed on the electrically insulating layer 26 and is in electrical contact with the conductive layer 18 through the aperture 28 .
- the fuse element 32 may be a thin strip of material and is configured to open the circuit (as by melting) when it reaches a predetermined temperature.
- the fuse element 32 is in electrical series with the resistive material of the substrate 12 .
- a second electrically insulating layer 34 is disposed over the fuse element 32 .
- An aperture or via 38 may be provided in insulating layer 34 to provide an electrical connection between the fuse element 32 and the terminal 16 .
- a third electrically insulating layer 36 is disposed over conducting layer 22 .
- the resistive material may be a thermistor material.
- the resistive material may be a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) material.
- NTC negative temperature coefficient
- Suitable NTC materials include various combinations of metal oxides such as manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper.
- the NTC material may provide a resistance of 5 to 200 ⁇ at room temperature, when the device is turned on.
- the circuit protection device may heat up to a temperature of about 150° C. and the resistance may decrease by about 1 to 2 orders of magnitude.
- the circuit protection device provides an electrical resistance of between 5 ⁇ to 200 ⁇ at a temperature of 40° C.
- the circuit protection device can be designed to conduct several amperes indefinitely in normal operation and open to interrupt the circuit in the presence of an abnormal current condition in the range of typically 2 to 1000 times the normal current.
- Suitable insulative materials for use in the devices of the present disclosure include ceramic, FR-4 epoxy, glass and melamine.
- the electrodes can be formed of any conductive metal, e.g., silver, copper, zinc, nickel, gold and alloys thereof, and can be deposited on the substrates via any conventional deposition method, e.g., screen printing, spin coating, vapor deposition, sputtering, plating, etc.
- FIGS. 2 to 6 A method of manufacturing the device 10 of FIG. 1 is illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 6 .
- the substrate 12 is provided and coated with top conducting layer 18 and bottom conducting layer 22 .
- Conducting layers 18 , 22 preferably cover the top surface 20 and bottom surface 24 except for the periphery 37 of each surface 20 , 24 .
- electrically insulating layers 26 , 36 are applied over conducting layers 18 , 22 .
- An opening 28 is left in the top insulating layer 26 to provide for a connection between the conducting layer 18 and the fuse element 32 .
- fuse element 32 is applied to the surface of insulating layer 26 .
- Fuse element may include extending portion 31 and end portions 33 , 35 .
- insulating layer 34 is applied over fuse element 32 , while leaving an aperture 38 over end portion 35 .
- end caps or terminals 14 , 16 are applied to the ends of the device 10 and aperture 38 is filled with a conductive material to electrically connect the fuse element 32 to end cap 16 .
- the layers are applied in printing and firing operations. Multiple devices (such as several hundred) may be made in a single sheet of material. The individual pieces are cut out of the sheet and end terminations applied to the individual components.
- FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of a circuit protection device 50 .
- the device 50 includes a substrate 52 and terminals 54 , 56 at each end of the substrate 52 .
- the substrate 52 is composed of a resistive material.
- a conductive layer 58 is disposed on a portion of the surface 60 of the substrate 52 .
- Conductive layer 58 is not in direct contact with the terminals 54 , 56 .
- Another conductive layer 62 is disposed on the opposing surface 64 of the substrate 52 .
- Conductive layer 62 is in electrical contact with first terminal 54 but not in direct contact with second terminal 56 .
- Conducting layers 58 , 62 serve as electrodes for substrate 52 .
- An electrically insulating layer 66 is disposed on the conductive layer 58 and substantially covers the surface of conductive layer 58 .
- the electrically insulating layer 66 includes an aperture 68 , to facilitate a conductive path or via. Electrically insulating layers 65 , 67 may be applied between the substrate 52 and the terminals 54 , 56 .
- a fuse element 72 is disposed on the electrically insulating layer 66 and is in electrical contact with the conductive layer 58 through the aperture 68 .
- the fuse element 72 may be a thin strip of material and is configured to open the circuit (as by melting) when it reaches a predetermined temperature.
- the fuse element 72 is in electrical contact with terminal 56 and is configured in electrical series with the resistive material of the substrate 52 .
- a second electrically insulating layer 74 is disposed over the fuse element 32 between the terminals 54 , 56 .
- the device may include an additional insulating layer (not shown) over conductive layer 62 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates another embodiment of a circuit protection device 80 .
- the device 80 is configured as a radial lead device.
- the device 80 includes a substrate 82 with a circular cross section and leads 84 , 86 connected to opposite surfaces of the substrate 82 .
- the substrate 82 is composed of a resistive material.
- a conductive layer or metallized portion 88 is provided on the surface of the substrate 82 .
- Conductive layer 88 is not in direct contact with the terminals 84 , 86 .
- Another conductive layer 90 is disposed on the opposing surface of the substrate 82 .
- Conductive layer 90 is in electrical contact with first terminal 84 but not in direct contact with second terminal 86 .
- Conducting layers 88 , 90 serve as electrodes for substrate 82 .
- a fuse element 92 is disposed on the conducting layer 88 .
- the fuse element 92 is in electrical contact with terminal 86 and is configured in electrical series with the resistive material of the substrate 82 .
- the entire outer surface of the device 80 except for the ends of the leads 84 , 86 , may be coated with an electrically insulating layer (not shown).
- Fuse element 92 may be comprised of insulating and non-insulating layers as described above to form a fuse element in series with the resistive device.
- fuse element 90 may be discrete fuse assembly, for example a Littelfuse Pico Fuse, or components thereof, physically and electrically attached to conducting layer 88 by means of solder, welding, or other suitable method.
- fuse element 90 may be a thermally sensitive element, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,636,403, which is physically and electrically attached to conducting layer 88 .
- FIG. 9 Another embodiment of a circuit protection device is shown in FIG. 9 .
- the device 100 may be provided in a generally cylindrical configuration with terminals 102 , 104 . Terminals or end caps 102 , 104 , which facilitate connection of the circuit protection device to a printed circuit board in the equipment being protected, are located on each end of the device 100 .
- a resistive material 106 is disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact with terminal 104 .
- a fuse element 108 is disposed between the resistive material 106 and the terminal 104 .
- the fuse element 108 is in electrical series with the resistive material 106 .
- An electrically insulating material 110 is disposed around the fuse element 108 .
- the resistive material 106 includes end surfaces coated with metal layers or electrodes 118 , 120 .
- Electrode 118 is in electrical communication with terminal 104 , and the two may be bonded together with solder or metallizations.
- the electrically insulating material 110 may be in the shape of a hollow cylinder disposed a fixed distance around the fuse element 108 .
- the device 100 may further include leads 114 , 116 in electrical communication with and extending from the terminals 102 , 104 respectively. Solder or metallizations 118 , 120 may be applied to electrically and mechanically connect the ends of the fuse element 108 to the terminal 102 and resistive material 106 .
- the circuit protection device 100 has a length 122 extending from terminal 102 to terminal 104 .
- the fuse element 108 preferably has a length 124 that extends at least 50% of the length 122 of the circuit protection device 100 .
- the integral circuit protection device 100 is generally cylindrical in shape and the fuse element 108 is generally disposed along an axis of the integral circuit protection device 100 between the resistive material 106 and the terminal 102 .
- a circuit protection device 130 includes a generally flat substrate 132 disposed between terminals 134 , 136 .
- the substrate 132 comprises an electrically insulative material.
- a resistive material layer 138 is disposed on the substrate 132 and in electrical contact with the terminal 136 .
- a fuse element layer 140 is disposed on the substrate 132 between the resistive material layer 138 and the terminal 134 .
- the fuse element layer 140 is in electrical series with the resistive material 138 between the terminals 134 , 136 .
- Resistive material layer 138 could be any material suitable for use as a resistive element such as a carbon or metal film. To increase the resistivity of the materials, they may contain oxides or insulative materials such as glass or ceramic. Alternatively, resistive material layer 138 could be a material exhibiting NTC properties such as those comprised if various combinations metal oxides, for example manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper.
- FIG. 10 illustrates the fuse element 140 and terminals 134 , 136 disposed on a single side of the substrate 132
- other embodiments can include fuse elements on both sides the substrate 132 and also terminals disposed on either side of the substrate 132 and on any portion thereof, not just adjacent to an edge.
- Circuit protection device 150 is especially suited for telecommunication applications.
- a fuse element 158 is disposed between and in electrical contact with the end caps 154 , 156 .
- the fuse element 158 may be composed of a wire wrapped around an insulator, such as a tin-plated copper wire wrapped around ceramic yarn.
- An insulative housing 152 is disposed around the fuse element 158 and extends between the end caps 154 , 156 .
- Insulative housing 152 may be a hollow structure.
- Insulative housing 152 includes a conductive pad 159 disposed near a center portion of the housing 152 and conductive end terminations 161 , 163 disposed at the ends of the housing.
- the end caps 154 , 156 are configured to be placed on the end portions of housing 152 (in contact with the conductive end terminations 161 , 163 ) and attached thereto. Although housing 152 and end caps 154 , 156 are shown as square in cross-section, other shapes (such as round, triangular, and so forth) are possible.
- a center terminal 160 is disposed on a portion of the insulative housing 152 over the conductive pad 159 , between the end caps 154 , 156 .
- a resistive material layer 162 is disposed on the insulative housing 152 between and in electrical contact with the end cap 154 and the center terminal 160 .
- the shape and configuration of resistive material layer 162 may be controlled to provide a desired resistance in the device 170 .
- the resistive material may be applied by any suitable method, such as by printing. As shown in FIG. 11 , the layer 162 extends around the exterior of housing 152 between conductive pad 159 (and center terminal 160 ) and end termination 163 (and end cap 154 ). In particular, the length or path of the resistive material layer 162 between center terminal 160 and end cap 154 may be longer than the length of the insulative housing 152 .
- An insulative layer 164 may be disposed over the outer surface of the device 150 , including over resistive material layer 162 , but not over conductive pad 159 and end terminations 161 , 163 .
- FIG. 12 shows another embodiment of a device 170 that is in many respects similar to device 150 of FIG. 11 .
- Device 170 includes a resistive layer 172 that is applied only on one end of the device between line 171 adjacent the far end of center terminal 160 and lines 173 adjacent end cap 153 .
- Resistive layer 172 may be applied by, for example, dip-coating the housing 152 into the desire resistive material to apply a layer.
- the resistive material layer 162 is disposed on the insulative housing 152 between and in electrical contact with the end cap 154 and the center terminal 160 .
- Laser trim lines 174 may be used to remove a portion of the resistive layer 172 to control the configuration and resistance properties of the resistive later 172 .
- An insulative layer 164 may be disposed over the outer surface of the device 150 , including over resistive material layer 162 .
- FIG. 13 illustrates another embodiment of a circuit protection device 180 .
- the device includes an electrically insulating substrate 182 disposed between the terminals 184 , 186 .
- a fuse element 188 is disposed on the substrate 182 and in electrical contact with terminal 184 and electrically insulated from terminal 186 .
- An electrode 192 is disposed on the substrate 182 and in electrical communication with terminal 186 but electrically insulated from terminal 184 .
- a resistive material 190 is disposed between and in electrical contact with the fuse element 188 and the electrode 192 .
- An electrically insulating layer 194 is disposed over portions of the electrode 192 , the fuse element 188 , and the resistive material 190 .
- the fuse element 188 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a surface of the substrate 182 .
- the resistive material 190 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the fuse element 188 and substrate 190 .
- the configuration (such as thickness and length) of the resistive material 190 may be adjusted to control the resistive properties of the device.
- the electrode 192 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the resistive material 190 , such that the resistive material 190 is substantially disposed between the electrode 192 and the fuse element 188 .
- Typical overall dimensions of the device range from 1.6 ⁇ 0.8 ⁇ 0.2 mm to 32 ⁇ 16 ⁇ 5 mm.
- the insulating and non-insulating layers may range from 5 to 200 microns in thickness.
- Device 200 includes a tube or hollow cylinder 202 made from a resistive material. Disposed on the outer surface of tube 202 is an outer electrode 204 and disposed on the inner surface is an inner electrode 206 . Electrodes 204 , 206 may be any suitable conductive material. Terminals 208 , 210 are disposed at opposite ends of the device 200 . End plugs 212 , 214 connect terminals 208 , 210 to tube 202 . End plugs 212 , 214 are preferably composed of an insulative material. A fuse element 216 is disposed between and in electrical contact with the inner electrode 206 and terminal 210 . Fuse element 216 is disposed through end plug 214 . An insulative coating 218 may be disposed over the components to provide an insulated outer surface.
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- The present disclosure relates, generally, to circuit protection devices. More particularly, it relates to circuit protection devices providing both overcurrent protection and a current limitation in a single device.
- Many electronic devices, such as battery chargers and the like, require a large initial current when powered up, such as to charge capacitors or for other reasons. It is desirable to limit this initial current to prevent damage to components. It is also desirable to provide a fuse element to provide overcurrent protection in the event of a component failure. In the case of a short circuit, an overcurrent fuse will open if the current exceeds a predetermined value. In many applications, particularly electronic devices, it would be desirable to combine the overcurrent protection and resistor in a single device to minimize the required space.
- In an embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes a substrate disposed between first and second terminals. The substrate is composed of a resistive material. A first conductive layer is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal. A second conductive layer is disposed on a second surface of the substrate. A first electrically insulating layer is disposed on the second conductive layer and substantially covers the second conductive layer. The first electrically insulating layer includes an aperture. A fuse element is disposed on the first electrically insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the second conductive layer through the aperture and in electrical contact with the second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material. A second electrically insulating layer is disposed over the fuse element.
- In a further embodiment, the resistive material is a negative temperature coefficient material. The circuit protection device may provide an electrical resistance of between 5Ω to 200Ω at a temperature of 25° C. and an electrical resistance of between 50 mΩ to 2Ω at a temperature of 150° C. The circuit protection device may provide a first electrical resistance at a temperature of 25° C. and a second electrical resistance at a temperature of 150° C., wherein the second electrical resistance is between 1% and 10% of the first electrical resistance.
- In an embodiment, the NTC material is selected from a metal oxide material.
- In an embodiment, the second electrically insulating layer includes an aperture. An electrical connection is provided through the aperture from the fuse to the second terminal. A third electrically insulating layer may be disposed on a portion of the substrate opposite the first insulative layer.
- In an embodiment, a method of forming an integral circuit protection device includes providing a substrate composed of a resistive material. A first conductive layer is applied to a first surface of the substrate. A second conductive layer is applied to a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface. A first electrically insulating layer is applied on the first conductive layer and substantially covers the first conductive layer. The first electrically insulating layer includes an aperture. A fuse element is provided on the first electrically insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the first conductive layer through the aperture. A second electrically insulating layer is disposed over the fuse element. First and second terminals are provided on the ends of the device. The first terminal is in electrical contact with the fuse element and the second terminal is in electrical contact with second conductive layer.
- In an embodiment, the method includes forming a third electrically insulating layer over the second conductive layer.
- In an embodiment, the method includes providing an aperture in the second electrically insulating layer for electrical connection between the first terminal and the fuse element.
- In another embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes a negative temperature coefficient material disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact with a first terminal. A fuse element is disposed between the resistive material and a second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material. An electrically insulating material is disposed around the fuse element between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- In another embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes first and second terminals. A resistive material is disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact with the first terminal. A first electrode including a first conductive layer is disposed on a first surface of the resistive material adjacent the first terminal. A second electrode including a second conductive layer is disposed on a second surface of the resistive material opposite the first surface. A fuse element is disposed between the resistive material and the second terminal. The fuse element is in electrical series with the resistive material. An electrically insulating material is disposed around the fuse element between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- In a further embodiment, the device includes a first lead in electrical communication with and extending from the first terminal, and a second lead in electrical communication with and extending from the second terminal. The first terminal is disposed at a first end of the device and the second terminal is disposed at a second of the device opposite the first terminal.
- In an embodiment, the circuit protection device has a length extending from the first terminal to the second terminal. The fuse element has a length extending at least 50% of the length of the circuit protection device.
- In an embodiment, the device is generally cylindrical in shape and the fuse element is generally disposed along an axis of the device between the resistive material and the second terminal.
- In another embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes a generally flat substrate disposed between first and second terminals. The substrate is composed of an electrically insulative material. A resistive material layer is disposed on the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal. A fuse element layer is disposed on the substrate between the resistive material layer and the second terminal. The fuse element layer is in electrical series with the resistive material between the first and second terminals.
- In another embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes a fuse element disposed between and in electrical contact with first and second end caps. An insulative housing is disposed around the fuse element and extends between the first and second end caps. A center terminal is disposed on the insulative housing between the first and second end caps. A resistive material layer is disposed on the insulative housing between the first end cap and the center terminal and in electrical contact with the first end cap and the center terminal.
- In a further embodiment, an insulative layer is disposed over the resistive material layer. The resistive material layer extends around an exterior surface of the insulative surface to provide a resistive material length greater than a length between the first and cap and the second end cap.
- In another embodiment, an integral circuit protection device includes an electrically insulating substrate disposed between first and second terminals. A fuse element is disposed on the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal and electrically insulated from the second terminal. A resistive material is disposed over a portion of the fuse element and is electrically insulated from the second terminal. An electrode is disposed on the substrate and in electrical communication with the resistive material and the second terminal but electrically insulated from the first terminal. An electrically insulating layer is disposed over portions of the electrode, the fuse element, and the resistive material.
- In an embodiment, the fuse element is provided as a thin layer disposed on a surface of the substrate. The resistive material is provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the fuse element and substrate. The electrode is provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of the resistive material, such that the resistive material is substantially disposed between the electrode and the fuse element.
- Additional features and advantages are described herein, and will be apparent from the following Detailed Description and the figures.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIGS. 2 to 6 are top views of successive stages in the production of the circuit protection device ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 2A to 6A are cross-sectional views along lines 2A-2A to 6A-6A ofFIGS. 2 to 6 , respectively. -
FIGS. 2B to 6B are cross-sectional views along lines 2B-2B to 6B-6B ofFIGS. 2 to 6 , respectively. -
FIG. 7 is sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 9 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 10 is a top view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 11 is a partially exploded isometric view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 12 is a partially exploded isometric view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 13 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. -
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of another embodiment of a circuit protection device. - The present disclosure provides an integral circuit protection device with a resistor and a fuse element in electrical series in a single device. The circuit protection devices disclosed herein provide alternatives to separate fuses and resistors connected in series, and fusible resistors. Integrating the fuse and resistor or thermistor provides a device with a smaller footprint, lower cost, and better coordination than separate components. In power supply and motor applications, the resistor limits the initial inrush currents during start up of the device, and the fuse element provides over current protection in the event of a component failure. In particular, using a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor initially provides significant electrical resistance to limit inrush current, but after self-heating the resistance drops, allowing normal operation of the load and less waste of electrical energy. Negative temperature coefficient materials have an electrical resistivity that decreases with increasing temperature.
- The circuit protection devices disclosed herein provide enhanced performance during overload faults. Existing fusible resistors provide resistive elements comprised of high temperature melting materials such as Cromel, which results in excessive temperature rise on extended overload currents. This necessitates physical isolation of the fusible resistor from the circuit board and adjacent components. By using the devices of the present disclosure, such as a NTC or low temperature coefficient resistive element in series with a standard fuse element, the integrated device performs the inrush current limiting function and opens the circuit before overheating on an overload or short circuit condition.
- The devices disclosed herein may be used in a variety of applications, such as charging devices (including cell phone chargers), consumer electronic devices (such as computers, monitors, televisions, and the like), telecommunication equipment, and compact fluorescent lamps.
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FIG. 1 shows acircuit protection device 10. Thedevice 10 includes asubstrate 12 andterminals Terminals device 10 to a circuit board (such as by surface mounting) or fuse holder in the equipment being protected. Thesubstrate 12 is composed of a resistive material. Aconductive layer 18 is disposed on asurface 20 thesubstrate 12.Conductive layer 18 is preferably not in direct contact with theterminals conductive layer 22 may be disposed on the opposingsurface 24 of thesubstrate 12.Conductive layer 22 is preferably in electrical contact with first terminal 14 but not in direct contact withsecond terminal 16. Conducting layers 18, 22 act as electrodes forsubstrate 12. Typical overall dimensions of thedevice 10 may range from 1.6×0.8×0.2 mm to 32×16×5 mm. The insulating and non-insulating layers may range from 5 to 200 microns. - An electrically insulating
layer 26 is disposed on theconductive layer 18 and substantially covers theconductive layer 18. The electrically insulatinglayer 26 includes anaperture 28, to facilitate a conductive path or via. Afuse element 32 is disposed on the electrically insulatinglayer 26 and is in electrical contact with theconductive layer 18 through theaperture 28. Thefuse element 32 may be a thin strip of material and is configured to open the circuit (as by melting) when it reaches a predetermined temperature. Thefuse element 32 is in electrical series with the resistive material of thesubstrate 12. A second electrically insulatinglayer 34 is disposed over thefuse element 32. An aperture or via 38 may be provided in insulatinglayer 34 to provide an electrical connection between thefuse element 32 and the terminal 16. A third electrically insulatinglayer 36 is disposed over conductinglayer 22. - The resistive material may be a thermistor material. In particular, the resistive material may be a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) material. Using an NTC material, the electrical resistance of the circuit protection device decreases with increasing temperature. Suitable NTC materials include various combinations of metal oxides such as manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper. The NTC material may provide a resistance of 5 to 200Ω at room temperature, when the device is turned on. During operation, the circuit protection device may heat up to a temperature of about 150° C. and the resistance may decrease by about 1 to 2 orders of magnitude. Thus, in one embodiment, the circuit protection device provides an electrical resistance of between 5Ω to 200Ω at a temperature of 40° C. and an electrical resistance of between 50 mΩ to 2Ω at a temperature of 150° C. The NTC material may have a resistance of 10Ω at startup and a resistance of 150 mg at operating conditions. The circuit protection device can be designed to conduct several amperes indefinitely in normal operation and open to interrupt the circuit in the presence of an abnormal current condition in the range of typically 2 to 1000 times the normal current.
- Suitable insulative materials for use in the devices of the present disclosure include ceramic, FR-4 epoxy, glass and melamine. In general, the electrodes can be formed of any conductive metal, e.g., silver, copper, zinc, nickel, gold and alloys thereof, and can be deposited on the substrates via any conventional deposition method, e.g., screen printing, spin coating, vapor deposition, sputtering, plating, etc.
- A method of manufacturing the
device 10 ofFIG. 1 is illustrated inFIGS. 2 to 6 . As seen inFIGS. 2 , 2A, and 2B, thesubstrate 12 is provided and coated withtop conducting layer 18 andbottom conducting layer 22. Conducting layers 18, 22 preferably cover thetop surface 20 andbottom surface 24 except for theperiphery 37 of eachsurface FIGS. 3 , 3A, and 3B, electrically insulatinglayers layers opening 28 is left in the top insulatinglayer 26 to provide for a connection between the conductinglayer 18 and thefuse element 32. - Next, as illustrated in
FIGS. 4 , 4A, and 4B,fuse element 32 is applied to the surface of insulatinglayer 26. Fuse element may include extendingportion 31 andend portions FIGS. 5 , 5A, and 5B, insulatinglayer 34 is applied overfuse element 32, while leaving anaperture 38 overend portion 35. Finally, as illustrated inFIGS. 6 , 6A, and 6B, end caps orterminals device 10 andaperture 38 is filled with a conductive material to electrically connect thefuse element 32 to endcap 16. In one embodiment, the layers are applied in printing and firing operations. Multiple devices (such as several hundred) may be made in a single sheet of material. The individual pieces are cut out of the sheet and end terminations applied to the individual components. - Various additional embodiments of circuit protection devices will now be disclosed.
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of acircuit protection device 50. Thedevice 50 includes asubstrate 52 andterminals substrate 52. Thesubstrate 52 is composed of a resistive material. Aconductive layer 58 is disposed on a portion of thesurface 60 of thesubstrate 52.Conductive layer 58 is not in direct contact with theterminals conductive layer 62 is disposed on the opposingsurface 64 of thesubstrate 52.Conductive layer 62 is in electrical contact with first terminal 54 but not in direct contact withsecond terminal 56. Conducting layers 58, 62 serve as electrodes forsubstrate 52. An electrically insulatinglayer 66 is disposed on theconductive layer 58 and substantially covers the surface ofconductive layer 58. The electrically insulatinglayer 66 includes anaperture 68, to facilitate a conductive path or via. Electrically insulatinglayers substrate 52 and theterminals - A
fuse element 72 is disposed on the electrically insulatinglayer 66 and is in electrical contact with theconductive layer 58 through theaperture 68. Thefuse element 72 may be a thin strip of material and is configured to open the circuit (as by melting) when it reaches a predetermined temperature. Thefuse element 72 is in electrical contact withterminal 56 and is configured in electrical series with the resistive material of thesubstrate 52. A second electrically insulatinglayer 74 is disposed over thefuse element 32 between theterminals conductive layer 62. -
FIG. 8 illustrates another embodiment of acircuit protection device 80. Thedevice 80 is configured as a radial lead device. Thedevice 80 includes asubstrate 82 with a circular cross section and leads 84, 86 connected to opposite surfaces of thesubstrate 82. Thesubstrate 82 is composed of a resistive material. A conductive layer or metallizedportion 88 is provided on the surface of thesubstrate 82.Conductive layer 88 is not in direct contact with theterminals conductive layer 90 is disposed on the opposing surface of thesubstrate 82.Conductive layer 90 is in electrical contact with first terminal 84 but not in direct contact withsecond terminal 86. Conducting layers 88, 90 serve as electrodes forsubstrate 82. Afuse element 92 is disposed on theconducting layer 88. Thefuse element 92 is in electrical contact withterminal 86 and is configured in electrical series with the resistive material of thesubstrate 82. The entire outer surface of thedevice 80, except for the ends of theleads Fuse element 92 may be comprised of insulating and non-insulating layers as described above to form a fuse element in series with the resistive device. Alternatively,fuse element 90 may be discrete fuse assembly, for example a Littelfuse Pico Fuse, or components thereof, physically and electrically attached to conductinglayer 88 by means of solder, welding, or other suitable method. Alternatively,fuse element 90 may be a thermally sensitive element, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,636,403, which is physically and electrically attached to conductinglayer 88. - Another embodiment of a circuit protection device is shown in
FIG. 9 . Thedevice 100 may be provided in a generally cylindrical configuration withterminals end caps device 100. Aresistive material 106 is disposed adjacent to and in electrical contact withterminal 104. Afuse element 108 is disposed between theresistive material 106 and the terminal 104. Thefuse element 108 is in electrical series with theresistive material 106. An electrically insulatingmaterial 110 is disposed around thefuse element 108. Theresistive material 106 includes end surfaces coated with metal layers orelectrodes Electrode 118 is in electrical communication withterminal 104, and the two may be bonded together with solder or metallizations. The electrically insulatingmaterial 110 may be in the shape of a hollow cylinder disposed a fixed distance around thefuse element 108. Thedevice 100 may further include leads 114, 116 in electrical communication with and extending from theterminals metallizations fuse element 108 to the terminal 102 andresistive material 106. - The
circuit protection device 100 has alength 122 extending fromterminal 102 toterminal 104. Thefuse element 108 preferably has alength 124 that extends at least 50% of thelength 122 of thecircuit protection device 100. In an embodiment, the integralcircuit protection device 100 is generally cylindrical in shape and thefuse element 108 is generally disposed along an axis of the integralcircuit protection device 100 between theresistive material 106 and the terminal 102. - As illustrated in
FIG. 10 , another embodiment of acircuit protection device 130 includes a generallyflat substrate 132 disposed betweenterminals substrate 132 comprises an electrically insulative material. Aresistive material layer 138 is disposed on thesubstrate 132 and in electrical contact with the terminal 136. Afuse element layer 140 is disposed on thesubstrate 132 between theresistive material layer 138 and the terminal 134. Thefuse element layer 140 is in electrical series with theresistive material 138 between theterminals Resistive material layer 138 could be any material suitable for use as a resistive element such as a carbon or metal film. To increase the resistivity of the materials, they may contain oxides or insulative materials such as glass or ceramic. Alternatively,resistive material layer 138 could be a material exhibiting NTC properties such as those comprised if various combinations metal oxides, for example manganese, nickel, cobalt and copper. - Although
FIG. 10 illustrates thefuse element 140 andterminals substrate 132, other embodiments can include fuse elements on both sides thesubstrate 132 and also terminals disposed on either side of thesubstrate 132 and on any portion thereof, not just adjacent to an edge. - Another embodiment of a
circuit protection device 150 is illustrated inFIG. 11 .Circuit protection device 150 is especially suited for telecommunication applications. Afuse element 158 is disposed between and in electrical contact with the end caps 154, 156. Thefuse element 158 may be composed of a wire wrapped around an insulator, such as a tin-plated copper wire wrapped around ceramic yarn. Aninsulative housing 152 is disposed around thefuse element 158 and extends between the end caps 154, 156.Insulative housing 152 may be a hollow structure.Insulative housing 152 includes aconductive pad 159 disposed near a center portion of thehousing 152 andconductive end terminations conductive end terminations 161, 163) and attached thereto. Althoughhousing 152 and endcaps center terminal 160 is disposed on a portion of theinsulative housing 152 over theconductive pad 159, between the end caps 154, 156. - A
resistive material layer 162 is disposed on theinsulative housing 152 between and in electrical contact with theend cap 154 and thecenter terminal 160. The shape and configuration ofresistive material layer 162 may be controlled to provide a desired resistance in thedevice 170. The resistive material may be applied by any suitable method, such as by printing. As shown inFIG. 11 , thelayer 162 extends around the exterior ofhousing 152 between conductive pad 159 (and center terminal 160) and end termination 163 (and end cap 154). In particular, the length or path of theresistive material layer 162 betweencenter terminal 160 andend cap 154 may be longer than the length of theinsulative housing 152. Aninsulative layer 164 may be disposed over the outer surface of thedevice 150, including overresistive material layer 162, but not overconductive pad 159 and endterminations -
FIG. 12 shows another embodiment of adevice 170 that is in many respects similar todevice 150 ofFIG. 11 .Device 170 includes aresistive layer 172 that is applied only on one end of the device betweenline 171 adjacent the far end ofcenter terminal 160 andlines 173 adjacent end cap 153.Resistive layer 172 may be applied by, for example, dip-coating thehousing 152 into the desire resistive material to apply a layer. Theresistive material layer 162 is disposed on theinsulative housing 152 between and in electrical contact with theend cap 154 and thecenter terminal 160.Laser trim lines 174 may be used to remove a portion of theresistive layer 172 to control the configuration and resistance properties of the resistive later 172. Aninsulative layer 164 may be disposed over the outer surface of thedevice 150, including overresistive material layer 162. -
FIG. 13 illustrates another embodiment of acircuit protection device 180. The device includes an electrically insulatingsubstrate 182 disposed between theterminals fuse element 188 is disposed on thesubstrate 182 and in electrical contact withterminal 184 and electrically insulated fromterminal 186. Anelectrode 192 is disposed on thesubstrate 182 and in electrical communication withterminal 186 but electrically insulated fromterminal 184. Aresistive material 190 is disposed between and in electrical contact with thefuse element 188 and theelectrode 192. An electrically insulatinglayer 194 is disposed over portions of theelectrode 192, thefuse element 188, and theresistive material 190. - The
fuse element 188 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a surface of thesubstrate 182. Theresistive material 190 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of thefuse element 188 andsubstrate 190. The configuration (such as thickness and length) of theresistive material 190 may be adjusted to control the resistive properties of the device. Theelectrode 192 may be provided as a thin layer disposed on a portion of theresistive material 190, such that theresistive material 190 is substantially disposed between theelectrode 192 and thefuse element 188. Typical overall dimensions of the device range from 1.6×0.8×0.2 mm to 32×16×5 mm. The insulating and non-insulating layers may range from 5 to 200 microns in thickness. - Another embodiment of a
circuit protection device 200 is illustrated inFIG. 14 .Device 200 includes a tube orhollow cylinder 202 made from a resistive material. Disposed on the outer surface oftube 202 is anouter electrode 204 and disposed on the inner surface is aninner electrode 206.Electrodes Terminals device 200. End plugs 212, 214connect terminals tube 202. End plugs 212, 214 are preferably composed of an insulative material. Afuse element 216 is disposed between and in electrical contact with theinner electrode 206 andterminal 210.Fuse element 216 is disposed throughend plug 214. Aninsulative coating 218 may be disposed over the components to provide an insulated outer surface. - It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
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